Wine Down, Bid Up! Online Auction
Friday, January 21 – Tuesday, February 1
Over the past seven years, our online auction has expanded to include many of the same treasures as our traditional live auction: rare, one-of-a-kind wine lots, virtual and in-person winery packages, and exclusive travel experiences and packages. In addition, we feature special offerings from local Collier County businesses and restaurants.
Bidding opens on Friday, January 21 at 8:00am (EST) and closes on Tuesday, February 1 at 5:00pm (EST).
Meet the Kids Day
Friday, January 28, 2022 |9am to 2pm
Departs from The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples
Begin your extraordinary weekend by witnessing first-hand the life-changing impact of the Naples Winter Wine Festival. Get to know the organizations benefiting from NCEF’s grants and meet the children who have received the resources and services they need to excel. The morning culminates in heartfelt presentations showcasing remarkable success stories that NCEF’s grants have made possible. Following the presentations, you’ll meet acclaimed vintners and taste their fabulous wines at a luncheon. Attire: Casual
Dinners
Friday, January 28, 2022 |Evening – Times Vary
Enjoy intimate dinners with award-winning chefs and celebrated vintners hosted by Festival Trustees in elegant, private homes and settings throughout Naples. Forge lifelong friendships with fellow wine and food enthusiasts. Your hosts have planned an evening of unparalleled experiences and will send you an invitation announcing the time and attire for the evening.
Wine Down
Saturday, January 29, 2022 |Following the auction
The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples
Celebrate the enormous generosity of the winning bidders as we “wine down” and relax to more great food and exceptional wines.
We will toast the winning bidders and dance the night away to live music performed by Grammy winning musicians. A fitting end to a spectacular day. Attire: Come as you are.
Celebration Brunch
Sunday, January 30, 2022 |10:30am to 1pm
The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples
This is the perfect ending to a perfect weekend. And what better way to recognize this unforgettable weekend than over a sumptuous Champagne Brunch with our chefs, vintners, and sponsors? Bid farewell to friends, old and new, until next year’s Festival. Attire: Resort Casual.
